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New rights for parents and carers
Some new rights for parents and carers will be introduced in due course as a result of the Government supporting a number of Private Members' Bills. The new rights relate...
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Reflecting on 75 years of challenges at the NHS
The world's second largest healthcare system – the National Health Service (NHS) has its 75th anniversary on 5th July 2023. To commemorate this, our healthcare specialists gave their insights on...
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PSA announce plans to introduce a new EDI standard
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care ('PSA') has announced a new enhanced equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) standard for healthcare regulators and Accredited Registers. The PSA oversee...
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Prospective redress scheme for the victims of child abuse
The UK Government is consulting on child abuse reporting. On 22 May 2023, a plan was announced to introduce mandatory reporting of child abuse cases.
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Louise di Mambro OBE of Blake Morgan elected Master of the Bench of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple
Louise di Mambro OBE (Consultant in the firm's Privy Council Team) has had the honour of being elected a Master of the Bench of Middle Temple. This is in further...
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What is Residence Nil Rate Band (‘RNRB’)?
The "Residence Nil Rate Band" (known as RNRB) is an inheritance tax free allowance currently set at £175,000. It applies to estates where the death occurs on or after 6...
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Admission of hearsay evidence – a practical use of the Thorneycroft principles
When it comes to admitting hearsay evidence, certain factors should be considered. On 2 February 2023 in Mansaray v Nursing and Midwifery Council ("NMC"), we had a useful reminder of...
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Blake Morgan unveils new Welsh language policy, strengthening its commitment to bilingual services
Blake Morgan is proud to announce its new Welsh Language Policy, further strengthening its commitment to provide bilingual services and respect the linguistic preferences of its clients and employees.
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Blake Morgan advises on merger of leading property and construction consultancy firm Henry Riley
Leading law firm Blake Morgan advised on the merger of UK-based construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying firm Henry Riley with TSA Management (TSA), an Asia-Pacific Project Management and Advisory...
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Key reminders for witnesses in court
We look at a case involving the General Medical Council (GMC), which highlights some important points regarding witnesses in court.
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Is a Pre-Nuptial Agreement enforceable?
If a couple enter into a Pre-Nuptial Agreement, will it be binding and enforceable? This is one of the most common questions asked about Pre-Nuptial Agreements by clients and professional...
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Dealing with Charity Property: Charities Act 2022 changes are imminent
The Charity Commission has this week (24 May) announced that the next group of changes to charity law under the Charities Act 2022 are due to come into effect in...
